Job Description

We are looking for a motivated individual to work within the Integrated Discharge Team at Watford General Hospital.



The Discharge Coordinator is a Band 4 position full time hours at 37.5 PW. This is a secondment for 10 months. This also includes covering a 7 day service.



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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.



The Discharge Coordinator will act as the point of contact for the ward teams, AHP's, IDT and SPOC promoting an effective and smooth discharge for all patients on their designated wards.



They will be responsible for highlighting any referrals which the DPN will need to complete. They will then ensure that all aspects of the patient's discharge is progressed and escalate when there are changes or delays to the EDD, patient needs or clinical condition.



With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.



We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.



Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.



We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.



www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking



If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net



If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.



We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.



A key part of the role will be to ensure there is early communication with families/carers/care homes to ensure all relevant information is collated and potential barriers are highlighted so they can be addressed and solved prior to when the patient leaves hospital and mitigate failed discharge.



Alongside these elements the post holder will be responsible for ensuring accurate data is captured on all data bases in order to fulfil all Trust reporting requirements.